What goes through your mind when you’re sizing up someone’s long-term potential on a date?
You probably want to know whether or not you want the same things, share similar values, and perspectives on the world. If those things don’t match up, then you’re likely not going to pursue the relationship. After all, dating is a two-way street – you’re not just looking to impress the other person. You’re trying to determine whether they have long-term potential.
If we applied the same level of screening we naturally reserve for dating to another significant area of our lives, it could save us from a lot of stress and disappointment.
Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment, Blake reveals the critical mistake we make when sitting through a job interview. Rather than viewing it as a long-term partnership based on mutual values and respect, we’re too focused on making a good impression. And that can often end up in compromises that won’t satisfy either party in the long run.
In this episode, you’ll learn how shifting your perspective when it comes to the interview process could help you recognize the red flags and know when to walk away. Viewing a potential job opportunity through the lens of a first date will help you understand whether or not your skillset is truly being valued. You’ll also learn how career coaching inverts the problem, helping you to see the entire interview process differently to yield better long-term results.
What You’ll Learn:
• What we’re forgetting about the job search process (1:06)
• Why you should walk away if someone isn’t willing to give you what you know you’re worth (2:18)
• How to view your job search more like a dating experience (4:06)
• Risks to be aware of when you’re looking for a new role (5:25)
Favorite Quotes:
1. Somewhere along the line, we thought that the job search was about impressing the company. We never actually realized that this is a two way street.
2. A person willing to take advantage of you and pay you the least amount of money possible will never be a great person to work for. You'll always be fighting to be seen and valued.
3. Just like dating, if you aren't treated well in your job from the beginning, you can guarantee it will get worse - not better.
4. We have to know and love ourselves in order to stand in our value, properly communicate it, and know when to walk away because we deserve better.
Additional Resources:
Rather than hoping the grass will be greener, identify what the RIGHT next step is.
We can help you do just that.
Get clarity on where you are on your journey to career fulfillment, where you’re headed, optional paths to get there, and the right next step to take.
Start your complimentary, Personalized Career Fulfillment Plan by going to www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/plan
Want free resources to set your job search up for success? You can get them by going to: http://www.thebridgetofulfillment.com/mistakes
EP 254: Which Wolf Are You Feeding?
EP 253: Break Free from Perfectionism with Guest Expert Dr. Greg Chasson
EP 252: What If It Could Be Easy
EP 251: Unleashing Greater Creativity & Leadership through Improv with Guest Expert Mary Lemmer
EP 250: I've Never Done This Before...
EP 249: Workplace Wellbeing: Transforming Stress into Success with Guest Expert Kelly Mackin
EP 248: The Expansion & Relaunch of The Bridge to Fulfillment®
EP 247: From Stress to Harmony: Regulating Your Nervous System with Guest Expert Kristin Svets
EP 246: Intuition is Your Superpower
EP 245: Transform and Create Your Reality
EP 244: The Science of Happiness with Guest Expert Stephanie Harrison
EP 243: Healing Trauma & Finding Purpose with Guest Expert Dr. Karin Luise
EP 242: Give Yourself Grace
EP 241: Fight For Your Uniqueness
EP 240: Nutrition & the Mind-Body Connection with Guest Expert Jessika Brown
EP 239: Navigating Loss, Grief, & Trauma with Guest Expert Rachel Schromen
EP 238: Why You’re Struggling to Achieve More
EP 237: Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom with Guest Expert Taylor Elyse Morrison
EP 236: Expectations are the Root of All Suffering & Heartache
EP 235: Closing the Confidence Gap with Guest Expert Kelli Thompson
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Reaching your Goals
Insights@work
Business Dad
The Ken Coleman Show
The Cardone Zone